Sussex Borough woman faces drug charges

FRANKLIN — A Sussex Borough woman faces drug charges after responding to a suspicious persons call on Rutherford Avenue near the intersection with Cummins Street on Saturday, July 12.

Kayla L. Talmadge, 21, was charged with three counts of possession of a prescription legend drug and possession of a hypodermic needle.

Police said officers observed a male and female observing the caller's description.

After a brief discussion, police said a hypodermic needle was shown protruding from the Talmadge's clothing. A further search, according to police, found three prescription legend drugs — Caprisoprodol, Lorazepam and Naloxone), which was not prescribed to her. Police also said they found an additional hypodermic needle. Police said she also was found to have active warrants out of Franklin Borough, Newton and Kinnelon Borough, totaling more than $1,500.

Talmadge was turned over to the Kinnelon Borough Police Department and transported to Morris County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail.